Tag: geriatric surgery
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Preoperative SPPB Scores as Predictors of 30-Day Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Major Abdominal Surgery Patients
Overview Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of preoperative functional status in shaping postoperative outcomes for elderly patients. This study investigates how the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), a quick and objective measure of frailty, relates to the risk of 30-day postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after elective major abdominal surgery. Study Design and Population In…
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Preoperative Frailty as a Predictor of Postoperative Risk in Older Esophageal Cancer Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy
Introduction: Why Frailty Matters in Esophageal Cancer Surgery As the global population ages, more older adults face esophageal cancer requiring radical surgery. Esophagectomy is a potentially curative option, but it is also associated with high perioperative risk. Traditional risk assessment often relies on age and general health status; however, frailty—a syndrome of reduced physiological reserve—has…
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Preoperative Frailty Predicts Postoperative Adverse Outcomes in Older Esophageal Cancer Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy
Introduction: Frailty as a Predictor in Esophageal Cancer Surgery As the global population ages, identifying which older patients are at higher risk for complications after major cancer surgery becomes essential. Recent research focused on esophageal cancer shows that frailty, assessed shortly before surgery, can significantly forecast short-term adverse outcomes after radical esophagectomy. The study centered…